The Maine Prevention Certification Board is a peer-led nonprofit organization, serving and representing prevention professionals under the sponsorship of AdCare Educational Institute of Maine. The certification board is committed to setting, monitoring and enforcing standards for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention professionals to ensure the public’s protection and enhance the profession. The board is a proud member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), which establishes standards and facilitates reciprocity for the credentialing of prevention professionals.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

2018 Prevention Professionals Day:Innovative Approaches to Commercial Tobacco and Substance use Prevention in MaineNovember 14, 2018, Auburn
Prevention Professionals Day is designed to offer Maine’s Prevention Community a broad range of learning opportunities.Register by November 7th Here!

Understanding and Addressing Youth Gaming and GamblingNovember 27, 2018, WatervilleThe world of what we have considered “gambling” has shifted dramatically in recent years. In this training, participants will gain an understanding of recent technological trends in gaming, and how these trends have blurred the lines between what is gaming and gambling. Register by November 20th Here!

**Please note: There have been changes to the PS-C Initial Certification and Re-certification applications, effective 1-1-2018. In addition, there are new PPS Re-certification requirements as of 3-1-2018.